Meals

Food and Wine (photo courtesy of Southern Oregon Travel)

For program held at Southern Oregon University, meals will be served at the cafeteria on the SOU campus. The brand-new dining commons offers many choices for each meal, including heart-healthy entrees and fresh fruit, vegetables, and salad. Since meals are cafeteria-style, you will probably be able to accommodate any special dietary needs by carefully selecting your meals.

Programs held at the Ashland Springs Hotel and Ashland Hills Hotel and Suites feature continental breakfasts and catered lunches at the hotel. Dinners included in the program will take place at local restaurants. Transportation to included dinners will be provided for programs at the Ashland Hills Hotel and Suites.

Most of your meals are included in your program fee. There are times, however, where dinner is “on your own.” If you are staying at SOU, you are welcome to eat in the cafeteria and pay cash if you desire, but we suggest you get off campus and explore some of Ashland’s many wonderful restaurants! At last count, there were approximately 110 different places to eat in Ashland, offering a tremendous variety of food types and prices. Your group leader will be able to give you some suggestions about local restaurants.

Please contact us at 541.482.0260 or by email at nicole@siskiyoucenter.com if you have concerns regarding any dietary restrictions—we are able to accommodate a wide range of dietary needs.

Fantastic shows! Outstanding actors! Informative and interesting lectures! Beautiful scenery! Great nearby restaurants. What more can one ask?

Nancy R.Los Alamitos, CA

We attend this program every year and have enjoyed it every time. The lectures are great. The other participants are friendly and interesting. The theatre seats are excellent. The food is outstanding. There is never enough free time to see the Ashland sights. What more could one ask?

Art and Carol K.Livermore, CA

It was important for me to know what was going to happen, and it actually happened. It was just wonderful! When somebody said we were going to be somewhere, we were there. And everybody was just so friendly! This was a wonderful experience, and I’m glad that I’m going to repeat it again this year.

Martha M.Castle Rock, WA

The plays, Shakespearean and other, were all well-produced and acted; the venues were interesting and comfortable; the discussions were illuminating and varied; and the attendees were interested, diverse, and friendly. I enjoyed the comfortable accommodations and the varied and tasty meal choices. This is a wonderful way to vacation in a beautiful state while sharing with likeminded participants cultural experiences, both familiar and new.

K. McGrathThe Villages, FL

We have been going to Ashland for several years now, and we do not want to ever miss a season! It is great if you know a lot about theatre and plays, but if you do not know anything, it is wonderful, too! You learn so much, and you can enjoy the plays much more after having listened to all the great speakers who are actors or directors from the Festival.

Ed and Hanne G.Bellevue, WA

I have only terrific memories.… We had diverse(!) discussions with actors in each of the plays as well as in-depth commentary by our instructors. I’ve been coming to this program for many years and enjoy the rooms where we stay on campus, the choice of food at the Commons, the beauty of Ashland in spring, and the camaraderie of fellow attendees.

Ruth C.Klamath Falls, OR

What an opportunity! … I’ve seen fresh staging of the most popular Shakespeare plays and have been excited to complete the canon. The groups also see musicals, revivals, and the introduction of timely themes. This all happens with the aid of those in the company who are devoted to giving us a rich, memorable experience.

Caroline E.Medford, OR

Each year, as soon as our Siskiyou Center session is over, my sister and I sign up for the next year. Why? The quality of the acting; the excellent pre- and post-show talks by actors, directors, and dramaturges; the classes; the camaraderie of classmates who get as excited as I do; even the table talk at meals; the fun. But, most of all … the plays, the plays, the plays.

Gretchen G.Raymond, WA

The Siskiyou Center program truly enhances our attendance at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival each year. Nicole gets wonderful guests and puts on a varied program. We would not attend OSF without it!

Wayne and Dolores B.Newport Beach, CA

The speakers give a dimension and depth to the performances that add a great deal to our theatre experience. We are truly impressed by the seriousness and devotion they bring to the acting profession. Nicole Graham is an excellent director of this program, and we urge all serious theatre-goers to join the program.

John and Joan C.Lincoln, CA

Attending a Siskiyou Center theatre program means you get to go to a place where you get entertainment, education, food, and lodging in one package. How can you beat that?

Gerry H.Seattle, WA

A Siskiyou Center program is a unique and beautiful blend of outstanding theatre productions, informative and entertaining lectures and talks, theatre-lover camaraderie, comfortable accommodations, and delicious food—all in the wonderful town of Ashland, Oregon!

Paula B.Ashland, OR

We have been involved with Siskiyou Center since its inception, attended every year, and have never been disappointed! We have had great accommodations and food service and made lasting friendships. The programs have been well-planned and exceptional.

Don and Claudia E.Fawnskin CA

Through Siskiyou Center programs with Oregon Shakespeare Festival, the best of drama is yours to enjoy. In and near Ashland, you’ll find the best of Oregon.

Ken and Miriam P.Portland, OR

I think Nicole knows everyone at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival and nearly everyone in Ashland. She has her pick of great teachers and produces fabulous programs. I’m returning for my third year with Siskiyou Center.

Lee V.Mercer Island, WA

The Siskiyou Center offerings are by far the best due to the reasonable cost; variety of programs offered; and, most of all, because Siskiyou Center Director Nicole Graham has a depth of experience and OSF connections extending back over a decade. She secures great seats and provides talks by folks in every phase of OSF productions—actors, directors, artistic staff, tech staff, etc. Siskiyou Center programs simply can’t be beat by every measure.

Cheryl H.San Mateo, CA

We can’t say enough good things about the Siskiyou Center’s OSF program. The organization, speakers, and classes are superb. We especially enjoyed staying at the Ashland Springs Hotel last season with its close proximity to the theatres. Nicole leaves nothing to chance.

Our experience at Siskiyou Center was above and beyond anything expected. Not only were the plays great, but our instructors were informative, learned, and totally vivacious. We came away with far more knowledge and insight into Shakespeare than we’d had previously. And the participants were special, too—very bright and unpretentious. We had a great time.